
Metrobus fares start at $2.25 and are paid with cash or SmarTrip® card upon boarding; daily, weekly, and monthly discounted bus passes are available as well. Other local bus services may also accept SmarTrip® card, though prices may vary. Buy SmarTrip® cards online, at any Metrorail station, or at many convenient locations.
If you use more than one bus to reach your destination, use a SmarTrip®card to receive a free bus-to-bus transfer within a two-hour period. If connecting to Metrorail, enjoy a discounted fare. No transfer discounts are provided with cash fare payment.
DDOT and Destination DC offer a one-stop-shop for all motorcoach and group tour operators visiting the District. Call the hotline for information on parking, permitting, routing and more! 1.855.67-BUSES (28737)
24/7 BUS SERVICE
Metro has launched a 24/7 bus service across the District to get the nation’s capital moving! As of December 17, 2023, WMATA now offers service on 14 routes around the clock serving all eight DC wards for $2.25 each ride. Buses operate every 20 minutes across the A6, A8, B2, H4, S2, V2, W4, X2, 32, 33, 52, 70, 80, and 92 routes.
Operated by the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA), Metrobus services the DC metro area, connecting with other local transit providers.
Most DASH routes connect with either Metrobus, Metrorail, or the Virginia Railway Express (VRE). This service also operates the King Street Trolley, with access to King St-Old Town Metro station.
ART operates in neighborhoods throughout Arlington that are not serviced by Metrobus and helps to increase the frequency of buses on crowded Metrobus routes. All ART routes connect to Metro stations located throughout Arlington County.
RESOURCES
The City of Fairfax City-University Energysaver (CUE) bus system provides regularly scheduled, low-cost transportation services to George Mason University, shopping centers, and other locations within the City of Fairfax, as well as the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail Station.
This daily bus system services Fairfax County and connects to Metrorail’s Blue, Orange, and Yellow Lines.
National Coach Works of VA, Inc. provides commuter and charter coach service from Fredericksburg/Richmond to Washington, DC. Take commuter routes 705 or 715 from Golden Beach P&R (Charlotte Hall) Mattawoman Beantown P&R to Washington DC
Weekday rush hour bus service is available to Washington, DC, West Falls Church, the Pentagon, and Rosslyn from Park ‘N Ride lots in Loudoun County.
OmniRide, a service of the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC), offers weekday bus services to the District and various Metrorail stations in Northern Virginia.
RTA services Central Maryland, including Howard County, Anne Arundel County, City of Laurel, and Northern Prince George’s County.
RESOURCES
The Ride On bus network services Montgomery County, MD providing riders with access to numerous Metrorail and Metrobus lines and an easy way to get into DC.
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) commuter buses provide shuttle bus service to the District. Companies under contract are Dillon Bus Service, Eyre Bus Service, Keller Transportation, and Martz/Gold Line.
RESOURCES
Bus service in Prince George’s County, MD operating on weekdays with stops across the county and to numerous Metrorail stations.
CONNECTIONS TO DC
The University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services provides shuttle service to members of the College Park. While some routes require a UMD ID to ride, the routes below are open to the public.
CONNECTIONS TO DC
Greyhound buses depart from Union Station bus depot, accessible from Metrorail’s Red Line.
Provides service throughout the East Coast and leaves directly from bus depot at Union Station, accessible from Metrorail’s Red Line.
Provides service throughout the East Coast and beyond as far west as Toronto, Buffalo, NY, Pittsburgh, PA and Knoxville, TN. Departs from Union Station bus depot via Metrorail’s Red Line.
Express bus service between DC and New York City and Norfolk, VA. Departs from the Union Station bus depot, accessible by Metrorail’s Red Line.
Provides daily express bus service between DC and New York City. Departs from Union Station bus depot, accessible by Metrorail’s Red Line.
DC Circulator’s planned phase down of service begins October 1, 2024 culminating with service ending December 31, 2024.
For details visit DCCirculator.com
The Dupont Circle–Georgetown–Rosslyn route takes riders to the city’s hot spots in Northwest and connects to Rosslyn, VA.
The Georgetown-Union Station route travels east-west through historic Georgetown and connects to Union Station, DC’s central transit hub.
The Woodley Park/Adams Morgan/McPherson Square route caters to foodies (14th St NW) and late-night bar patrons with weekend service until 3:30am.
The Eastern Market -L’Enfant Plaza route links the Eastern Market Metro station to the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station and caters to baseball fans with additional service to Nationals Park on game days.
The Congress Heights – Union Station route travels through historic Anacostia connecting riders from Union Station to Congress Heights Metro Station.
The National Mall route is on the only public transit option providing door-to-door access to the National Mall’s iconic museums and monuments.